Job Description

Closing Date: June 30, 2024Teck Alaska Incorporated, Red Dog Operations, one of the world\'s largest producers of zinc concentrate, is recruiting for a Temporary Laborer - Sample Preparation Technician. Due to anticipated needs, we are currently recruiting for a career oriented individual to fill this role.Rotation schedule will be 2 weeks on site, and 2 weeks off siteReporting to the Assay Lab SupervisorResponsibilities:

• Be a courageous safety leader, adhere to and sponsor safety and environmental rules and procedures
• Use the required personal protective equipment in order to promote a safe work environment this includes but is not limited to respiratory protection in the form of a respirator or powered air-purifying respirator (PAPR), hard hat, coveralls, steel toed boots, gloves, coveralls, and ear protection
• Spend the majority of their shift, often in excess of 10 hours, split between the mill and sample preparation room. This is a very physically demanding position involving walking several flights of stairs, lifting heavy samples, and using sample processing equipment
• Process routine samples, demonstrating to the laboratory supervisor or a more senior Laboratory Assistant the knowledge of the specific processing requirements of each sample type
• Operate and maintain the equipment used in sample preparation in order to safely prepare samples for analysis
• Collect samples in the mill, at the appropriate collection times, in order to provide needed analytical samples to the Assay Laboratory
• Attend and actively participate in daily safety meetings in order to promote a safe work environment. As directed by the laboratory supervisor, present a short safety topic in a daily safety meeting, with assistance in preparation from the laboratory supervisor or a designated senior employee
• Perform moisture analysis on a variety of sample types in order to assist in providing needed information for mill operations or shipping
• Consistently log in samples received in the sample preparation room in order to provide an audit trail should samples need to be tracked throughout their processing
• Operate the XRF analyzers in order to provide routine assays of mine pit samples
• Safely operate the various crushing machines required to process geology samples
• Accurately weigh samples in preparation for digestion and analysis
• Prepare samples for Total Organic Carbon (TOC) analysis
• Wash labware
• Other related duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• 18 years old and have a High School Diploma (or equivalent)
• Six months prior experience preferred
• Computer skills such as email and word processing
• Manage several tasks simultaneously
• Work proficiently with little to no supervision and must be able to work nights alone
• Wear all of the personal protective equipment required for the job duties
• Physically fit and able to lift heavy samples repeatedly
• Ability to lift up to 1 to 15 lbs frequently and occasionally lift 30 to 75 lbs

About TeckSuccessful candidates must be willing to satisfy the pre-employment requirements of a physical assessment, drug screen and a background check. Red Dog provides excellent benefits to employees including: medical, dental, life, AD&D and long term disability insurance, paid sick leave, vacation days and a 401k. Red Dog currently offers a 2x2 (two weeks on & two weeks off) schedule to provide a better work-life balance to our employees.At Teck, we value diversity. Our teams work collaboratively and respect each person\'s unique perspective and contribution.We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for the position; however, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.Teck is a diversified resource company committed to responsible mining and mineral development with major business units focused on copper, steelmaking coal, zinc, as well as investments in energy assets.The pursuit of sustainability guides Teck\'s approach to business. Teck has been recognized as one of the 2022 Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporations by Corporate Knights and is ranked #1 in the Metals and Mining industry on the S&P Dow Jones Sustainability World Index (DJSI).Headquartered in Vancouver, Canada, its shares are listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbols TECK.A and TECK.B and the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol TECK.Learn more about Teck at or followWe are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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